ProductReportCard Editors' In-Depth Review
Pros And Cons
Pros
- Easy to use
- Easy to travel with and comes with a travel pouch
- 100% natural and FDA-accepted
- Made in USA
- Minimal side effects when compared to other anti-aging treatment products such as retinoids
- Good for reducing redness and inflammation
- Some customers reported that they are experiencing relief of sinuses congestion since using the devices
Cons
- Very time consuming
- Expensive (especially if you have to buy the Baby Quasar and the Baby Blue device for acne)
- It sounds like you need to buy their PureSilk Serum separately (est. $60)
Key Features
Product Size
I found a lot of variation regarding the size of the devices online, so I called customer service to set the record straight. The Baby Quasar Red is 6.5" tall, the head is 1.25" in diameter, and it weighs less than 8 ounces. The Baby Quasar MD is also about 6.5" tall, but the head is 2.25" in diameter and so it weighs just slightly more than the Baby Quasar Red.
Skin Type
All skin types and skin tones (including sensitive)
Product Design
The Baby Quasar Red and Baby Quasar MD are both made out of a durable aluminum, high quality electrical components and emit a red light. If you don't like the silver color, the Baby Quasar Red also comes in a pink tinted aluminum.
How it works
As mentioned, the Baby Quasar Red and Baby Quasar MD are the same devices except the Baby Quasar MD works three times as fast and is twice as expensive. They both have three operating modes, so you can adjust the treatments based on your skin type. The recommended treatment cycle is at least 6 weeks to see a difference in the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pore size, rosacea and hyperpigmentation. What makes the Baby Quasar better than other at-home light therapy devices is the SequePulse technology, which emits four wavelengths of red, amber and ultra red light. The red and amber lights are anti-inflammatory, and they stimulate fibroblasts and collagen production. The red light encourages the release of nitric oxide, which aids in the healing process of your skin. Infrared light penetrates more deeply into your skin to increase blood flow and circulation.
- Product Size: I found a lot of variation regarding the size of the devices online, so I called customer service to set the record straight. The Baby Quasar Red is 6.5" tall, the head is 1.25" in diameter, and it weighs less than 8 ounces. The Baby Quasar MD is also about 6.5" tall, but the head is 2.25" in diameter and so it weighs just slightly more than the Baby Quasar Red.
- Skin Type: All skin types and skin tones (including sensitive)
- Skin Concern: Aging
- Product Design: The Baby Quasar Red and Baby Quasar MD are both made out of a durable aluminum, high quality electrical components and emit a red light. If you don't like the silver color, the Baby Quasar Red also comes in a pink tinted aluminum.
- How it works: As mentioned, the Baby Quasar Red and Baby Quasar MD are the same devices except the Baby Quasar MD works three times as fast and is twice as expensive. They both have three operating modes, so you can adjust the treatments based on your skin type. The recommended treatment cycle is at least 6 weeks to see a difference in the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pore size, rosacea and hyperpigmentation. What makes the Baby Quasar better than other at-home light therapy devices is the SequePulse technology, which emits four wavelengths of red, amber and ultra red light. The red and amber lights are anti-inflammatory, and they stimulate fibroblasts and collagen production. The red light encourages the release of nitric oxide, which aids in the healing process of your skin. Infrared light penetrates more deeply into your skin to increase blood flow and circulation.
- If you have acne-prone skin, you should consider purchasing the Baby Quasar Baby Blue device to use with the Baby Quasar Red or MD for the best results. The Baby Blue emits wavelengths of blue light that specifically target and destroy the bacteria causing acne. As opposed to some of the harsh, irritating acne treatments out there, the Baby Blue is gentle on skin, and, when used in conjunction with the Baby Quasar Red, it can further reduce some of the inflammation and redness associated with acne or sensitive skin.
- Directions: The treatment cycle is 24 minutes and is recommended 2-3 times a week for at least 6 weeks. If you decide to buy the Baby Quasar MD, you will only need 1 treatment a week.
- Wash your face thoroughly and pat dry. Then, apply a small amount of Baby's Quasar's Pure Silk Serum to your entire face.
- Based on your skin type, you can choose which operating mode you want to use for the treatment (Low Frequency or the Orange LED is for sensitive skin, and High Frequency or Red LED is for normal skin).
- Mentally divide your face into 6 sections. Starting in the top right section, move the wand slowly over the area for two minutes. The wand should be hugging the curve of your face so that the light is penetrating your skin. After two minutes, you will hear a soft tone signaling that it is time to move to the next section of your face. Moving in a counter clockwise rotation, treat all 6 sections. Then, switch the operating mode to either the Continuous Wave (Green LED) or High Frequency (Red LED) strength setting and repeat the treatment for a second time in the same direction.
- For specific problem areas, you can use the light therapy for another two minutes on the Continuous Wave (Green LED) strength setting.
Care Instructions
After each treatment, unplug the device and carefully clean it with cotton swabs dipped in alcohol. You never want to immerse the device in water.
Side Effects
Painless and non-invasive so there are minimal side effects. However, you do have to avoid shining the light in any mucus membranes, like your nose or eyes, as it may cause sores.
Warnings
You should check with your doctor before using the Baby Quasar light therapy tools if you are pregnant, have epilepsy OR if you are on steroids, cortisone injections, thyroid medication or medication which may cause photosensitivity.
Warranty
If you buy the device on the official website, you will get a 5 year, fix or replace, warranty with no questions asked. Baby Quasar also offers Toll Free telephone support with a Baby Quasar expert during normal East Coast business hours (M-F, 9am - 5pm ET). Some other online retailers (such as Amazon) have discount Baby Quasar products, but they only offer a 1 year warranty. Most websites I saw offered at least a 30 or 60 day money back guarantee.
Reputation
There aren't many reviews of the Baby Quasar Red or the Baby Quasar MD online, but most are relatively positive. The Baby Quasar Red has received a 3.7/5 on Amazon.com (43 reviews), a 4.1/5 on Makeupalley.com (25 reviews), a 4.3/5 on SkinStore.com (18 reviews) and a 4/5 on Dermstore.com (11 reviews). There was significantly less customer feedback on the Baby Quasar MD, but it did receive a 4.3/5 on SkinStore.com (26 reviews). On BabyQuasar.com, it says that the Baby Quasar Red was a NewBeauty Magazine Beauty Choice Award Winner in 2010 and 2011. The devices are expensive, but, if you get photo rejuvenation therapy with an esthetician or dermatologist, it can cost almost $2000 for a full treatment cycle. From that perspective, the Baby Quasar isn't a bad deal, especially since you can do as many treatments as you want from the comfort of your own home.
Most of the complaints that I read were from people who didn't notice any difference in their skin or had some issues with their device malfunctioning (usually the power cord). Lots of reviews question whether the device is worth the money. The most reputable analysis that I came across on the Baby Quasar devices, as well as on other similar treatments, was in a June 2007 New York Times article called "You Can Smooth or Zap but Will the Results Hit Home". You can Google the article easily if you are interested, but, to summarize, it was far from a resounding endorsement. For the customers that had issues with the product itself or the power cord, it sounds like the quality of Baby Quasar's customer service was a little spotty. So, if you are willing to shell out a couple hundred dollars for this device, my suggestion is that you should consider forgoing the discount website in order to get the 5 year warranty on BabyQuasar.com.
I personally haven't used the Baby Quasar and don't have any friends that use it. Unfortunately, it's currently just a little out of my price range, and, at 27, my wrinkle situation hasn't become critical yet. Despite some of the negative reviews I came across in my research, it sounds like the device do work for many people, and I am dying to try the combination of the Baby Quasar Red with the Baby Blue treatment regime.
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